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Jena, 05/09/2026 – The German Red Cross (DRK) has officially inaugurated a new education center in Jena. Starting immediately, the new facility will bundle essential training and education programs centrally under one roof.
The Jena Spring Market has officially opened its gates, bringing a festive atmosphere to the center of the City of Light. Highlights include the iconic Ferris wheel and a spacious layout for visitors.
On Wednesday afternoon, a fire in a carpentry shop on Brüsseler Straße triggered a large-scale operation by the fire department and emergency services. The cause was a fire at a CNC milling machine.
Jena, 08.05.2026. Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena is dedicating a large-scale project to the lives of people in the region around the year 1600. The research is the subject of various TV magazines this Friday.
FC Carl Zeiss Jena secures a crucial 2-0 victory against direct rivals Hallescher FC, taking the lead in the Regionalliga Nordost on the 33rd matchday.
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Jenaer Preis für Zivilcourage, a special award for continuous commitment will be presented this year alongside the regular prize. Citizens have until July 3 to nominate deserving individuals for the honor.
A fire broke out at a company site in Jena on Wednesday afternoon. Six employees were injured by smoke inhalation, and a milling machine was completely destroyed, resulting in significant property damage.
Jena, 08.05.2026 – Böttcher AG is recording significant sales growth of around twelve percent, but is putting planned investments in Germany on hold for the time being. Furthermore, the e-commerce company has announced spatial changes for its Jena location.
Jena, 08.05.2026. The Bundeswehr is upgrading its infrastructure and planning a massive investment at the Jena location. A new recruitment center is to be built in the Thuringian university city for almost one billion euros.
On Friday morning, approximately 500 to 600 young people marched through the city center of Jena in a school strike protesting the potential reintroduction of compulsory military service.